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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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